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Who has has a totaldac DAC?

If you have one, or have listened to one, Please share your thoughts and experience. If you specifically have the d-1 tube, that would be perfect. If you live within driving distance of Burlington, VT, please invite me over to hear it, and I'll bring some good single malt 😉
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jc51373
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@thieliste 

 

I had the Total DAC and the Aqua in here and the Totaldac was faaaaar more my preference so I question this person. Not that Aqua isn't good, but they are completely different flavors. 

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thieliste
821 posts
 

@jc51373  You are right Totaldac sounds more analogue, the Aqua Formula is more forward with huge clarity but i find it paires well with a tube amp.

I now use a Jadis class A amp so it is well balanced with the Aqua Formula.

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audiotroy
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As per the Stereophile review the formula here is a mk1 the mk2 upgrade made the formula cleaner while still retaining the dacs warm full bodied sound 

 

dave and troy

audio Intellect NJ

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